I'm crossing the continent on Friday, and while I am taking some rules books for a couple of games I haven't played yet, and an actual novel, I still think I'd like to download some podcasts to listen to as well, for some variety. Any suggestions?

The Dice Tower Podcast ***** Long running podcast with many top 10 lists, year-end reviews and many games covered. If you haven't listened, I would highly recommend checking this podcast out.The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast **** Great group of casters that can be really entertaining to listen too. Nice in-depth board game reviews (one per episode) and they also talk about RPGs.D6 Generation *** In-depth board and miniature game reviews as well as many other topics covered.

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars, where you will be forced to drift aimlessly farther into the vast, empty abyss of space until a lack of food, water and oxygen causes you to succumb to Death's cold embrace.

Gamien wrote:

+1 Dice Tower, consistently good

Secret Cabal is hit or miss for me, depending on the game they're reviewing. There's one dude on there who's a total downer.

I'll echo the Dice Tower's podcast. It's the only board game-related one I listen to weekly.

They also have another podcast called Dice Tower Showdown that's kind of interesting. They have guests on the show to debate about board game topics, like whether or not Kickstarter is a good thing, or what game is better between Eclipse and Twilight Imperium. Sometimes it degenerates into more of an argument than an informed debate, but most of the episodes have been enjoyable.

Flip the Table for pure lighthearted entertainment. They always make me laugh. Although they also sneak in some thoughtful analysis of (usually) bad board games, and what changes could be made to improve game play.

The Shut Up and Sit Down podcast (these are more infrequent) for something inbetween the two. Discussions of the latest games in an entertaining and more freeform way.

And just in case you might be considering podcasts beyond the scope of board games, the one I recommend to everyone is Radiolab. Kind of pop-sciencey, well-produced and always enlightening.

Flip the Table for pure lighthearted entertainment. They always make me laugh. Although they also sneak in some thoughtful analysis of (usually) bad board games, and what changes could be made to improve game play.

The Shut Up and Sit Down podcast (these are more infrequent) for something inbetween the two. Discussions of the latest games in an entertaining and more freeform way.

And just in case you might be considering podcasts beyond the scope of board games, the one I recommend to everyone is Radiolab. Kind of pop-sciencey, well-produced and always enlightening.